We are partway through National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, which runs from September 20 to 26. One of goals of the annual event is to salute the determination of the nation’s 56.7 million residents who confront their disabilities as they go about their daily lives. Another is to say thanks to the thousands of rehabilitation professionals, such as the nation’s 204,000 physical therapists, who help those in need adapt to and overcome their disabilities. About 19 percent of the population is …
High School Football Games Moved To Thursday September 24th, 2015
Due to the forecast for bad weather on Friday, the football games for Northern Vance and Southern Vance high schools will be played on Thursday, September 24. Northern Vance will play J.F. Webb at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Viking Stadium and Southern Vance will play Louisburg at 7 p.m. in Raider Stadium.
Recordkeeping, Business Plans to be discussed at free VGCC Seminars October 6th, 2015
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. “Licenses, Recordkeeping & Tax Issues for Small Businesses” will be held from 1 until 4 p.m. that day. “How to Write a Business Plan: The Most Important Part of Starting A Business” will follow from 6 until 9 p.m. The location for both is Room 7107 (Building 7). Leading both seminars will be Ed …
Operation Medicine Drop – Dispose of Your Unused, Expired Prescriptions September 26th, 2015
Safe Kids Vance County Coalition, Henderson Police Department is offering a Prescription drug take-back event at the Henderson Family YMCA on Saturday, September 26th, 2015 from 8am to 11am where the public can dispose of expired, unused prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications and keep them out of the wrong hands. Operation Medicine Drop cannot accept biohazard materials. Unintentional poisoning from prescription medications is on the rise in North Carolina – Since 1999, approximately 6,900 people have died from prescription poisonings. …
Community invited to celebrate the arts at VGCC on October 14th, 2015
Vance-Granville Community College will hold its first-ever “Fine Arts Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in multiple locations on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The day’s activities will all be free of charge and open to the public. According to Betsy Henderson, VGCC’s Department Chair/Instructor of Humanities and Fine Arts, the purpose of the event is “to celebrate the arts and arts education, showcase VGCC students and the arts programs we offer, and partner with talented local artists and …
Senator Angela Bryant: Two Laws That Help NC Voters are Back
This may come as a surprise, but… due to ongoing legal wrangling, Same Day Registration during Early Voting and out-of-precinct voting on Election Day are in effect for the 2015 elections – at least until Federal District Court Judge Schroeder rules in the Monster Law case argued in Winston-Salem this summer. Same Day Registration is a critical, “fail safe” option for citizens who have moved across county lines, are new to the state of North Carolina, or have recently become …
Wednesday Open Line
The nation’s oldest institution of higher learning conferred its first nine college degrees on this date in 1642 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Called the “New College,” the school was founded by Puritans in 1636 and began teaching in 1638. The following year, it was renamed in honor of John Harvard, a young minister who bequeathed his library and half his estate to the institution. Harvard stood alone in the American colonies for a long time — until 1693, when …
Middle and High School Weekly News September 21-25, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 4, Issue 7 A Publication for Middle and High Schools September 21-25, 2015 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ? Interim Progress Reports will be distributed on Wednesday at the middle schools. SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK ? …
Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension in Concert at JPAC, October 2, 2015
LOUISBURG, N.C.— The 2015-16 Allen de Hart Concert Series continues with the 5th Dimension, featuring Florence LaRue, in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 2 at the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC) on the Louisburg College campus. Best known for hits such as “Up, Up, and Away,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” Last Night, I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All,” and “Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In,” 5th Dimension has received 14 gold records, six platinum records and …
Elementary School News September 21-25, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 3 Issue 7 September 21-25, 2015 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Interim Progress Reports distributed on Wednesday. All third graders and their teachers attend the Reading Rally, sponsored by the United Way of Vance County, on Wednesday …
Senator Richard Burr: Legislation for this week included Charlotte weather radar update, pandemic and bio attack preparedness, drugs for rare diseases, conservation, and a visit from some Wilmington guide dogs in training.
Richard Burr Newsletter: New legislation including a Charlotte weather radar update, pandemic and bio attack preparedness, drugs for rare diseases, conservation, and a visit from some Wilmington guide dogs in training. Last week, Congress voted again to reject the President’s nuclear deal with Iran. I still firmly believe that this deal with Iran is not in the best interest of the American people, or our allies. It is a self-evident fact that Iran has a horrific record of complying with …
Tuesday Open Line
The average age of the American population is on a steady climb, and the national median is around 37. As people grow older, many tend to become a little vague about their exact age. After about 85, though, they tend to become proud of their longevity. Not too many years ago, someone who had lived to be 100 was a true rarity. Even today, those reaching 100 are contacted by the White House, and often the national and local media. …
Elissa Yount: Election Choices
A new process for electing city council persons is going into effect on Oct. 6. Previously we elected the entire Council every two years. Now, the terms have be lengthened to four years. So, it is most important that you are informed with your vote. In the mayoral race, my choice is Eddie Ellington. He is intelligent, energetic, and researches. He has the ability to draw all parts of our city together. Eddie will make a fine ambassador for our …
NCDA&CS identifies alfalfa hay contaminated with blister beetles sold in Louisburg
RALEIGH – State officials have determined that a single load of alfalfa hay, originating in Kansas and delivered to Murphy Farm Hay and Feed in Louisburg on Aug. 11, was the source of blister beetle contamination. The bales from this load of hay were bound with a reddish-orange twine. Murphy Farm Hay and Feed sold much of this hay at retail, as well as further distributed hay from this single load to Jones Farm Hay and Feed in Middlesex. No …
Butterfield Recognizes Rev. Dr. William Barber, II with CBC Chair Award
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will present the CBC Chair Award to Rev. Dr. William Barber, II during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 45th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner. Rev. Dr. Barber serves as president of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP. “I am proud to present the CBC Chair Award to my constituent and dear friend, Reverend Dr. William Barber, II,” said Butterfield. “Rev. Dr. Barber has dedicated his life to advocating …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Ensuring Women’s Access to Quality Healthcare
Video of the Week: On Friday, I had the opportunity to speak on the House floor about the need to defund Planned Parenthood and my amendment, which will redirect this funding to other healthcare facilities to ensure that women retain access to important health services. Click here or on the picture above to watch the video. Weekly Update: This week I led several efforts to protect both women and the unborn. On Wednesday, I proposed an amendment that was …
White House Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget
In this week’s address, the President discussed the significant progress we have made in our economy since the financial crisis seven years ago this week, and the steps we can take to build on that momentum and strengthen the economy for the long term. Thanks to the hard work and resilience of folks around the country, our businesses have created over 13 million jobs over the past 66 straight months, housing is bouncing back, manufacturing is growing again, and the …
Monday Open Line
On this date in 1959, Congress acted to help some Americans achieve minimum levels of nutrition, passing a bill that created food stamps for those with low incomes. In 2008, the Food Stamp Program was renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Today, there are over 46 million Americans in 13.5 percent of all households enrolled in the program, nearly double the number from 2004. The average value of the benefit they receive each month is almost $125, and …
VGCC BioWork students certified for pre-apprenticeship training
Three local residents were recently recognized as the first Vance-Granville Community College students to earn pre-apprenticeship certifications through the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the NCWorks initiative. Tranita Brown, Keith Perry and Cheryl Reddrick, all of Henderson, received certificates after completing the BioWork Process Technician program, a training course that prepares individuals for employment within bioprocess, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing companies. Brown has also completed the Certified Production Technician program at VGCC. Pre-apprenticeship programs offer short-term training, allowing participants …
Christmas With The Embers December 11th, 2015
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is bringing “Christmas With the Embers featuring Craig Woolard” to the local community for the eighth consecutive year. The event will take place on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the new auditorium at Breckenridge Commons in Downtown Henderson. In addition to the fun-filled concert that the community has come to know and love, for the second year, there will be vendor tables set up in the entry gallery selling gifts, snacks …